Interswitch, one of Africa’s most influential digital payment and commerce companies, is back with its highly anticipated annual event — the Interswitch Career Fair 2025 (Career Fair 4.0). And this year, they’re not holding back. Whether you’re a young graduate hungry for your first big opportunity, a professional looking to pivot into tech, or an expert eyeing high-level roles, this year’s fair promises to be bigger, better, and more transformational than ever before.
Themed “The Talent Paradox: Enabling the Talent Ecosystem in Africa,” this year’s event dives deep into the complex yet exciting reality of talent in Africa — a continent brimming with intelligent, hardworking people but struggling with access to the right career platforms, guidance, and opportunities. Interswitch is not just hosting another career fair. They are setting the stage for real impact, real transformation, and real conversations about Africa’s talent landscape.
Let’s walk you through everything you need to know about this exciting event.
Date, Time & Venue
The Interswitch Career Fair 4.0 will hold on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 9:00 AM at the iconic Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. This venue is one of the most accessible, spacious, and professionally equipped spaces in Lagos — perfect for a gathering of career-focused individuals, recruiters, employers, speakers, and innovators. Attendance is completely free, but registration is required.
What’s the Goal of This Year’s Career Fair?
This year’s edition is all about solving a very real problem: Africa has talent, but the channels to nurture, connect, and fully leverage this talent are broken. Employers complain they can’t find qualified people, while qualified people complain they can’t find opportunities. That’s the paradox. And Interswitch is stepping in to create a bridge — a space where talents meet real opportunities, learning meets networking, and careers get unlocked.
The Career Fair is not just a gathering of job seekers. It’s a full-blown ecosystem for career discovery, professional growth, thought leadership, recruitment, and networking.
Who Should Attend?
This event is designed for a wide range of professionals and career levels. Whether you’re looking to break into tech or you’ve already built years of experience, there’s something for you at this fair. Specifically, the Career Fair is perfect for:
- Fresh graduates or NYSC members looking for their first role in a fast-paced, tech-driven company.
- Young professionals looking to switch careers, upskill, or explore opportunities in tech, data, product, or finance.
- Mid-level and senior professionals ready to explore leadership opportunities at a leading African company or within the larger ecosystem.
- Techies and creatives who want to meet recruiters face-to-face and learn what top companies are looking for.
- Anyone curious about the future of work, technology, and African innovation.
Over 500 Roles to be Filled — What Roles Are Available?
This isn’t just a networking event. Interswitch and its partners are looking to hire real people into real roles between June and August 2025. Over 500 open positions will be filled across diverse areas. These include:
- Software Engineering: Developers, backend engineers, frontend engineers, DevOps professionals, and more.
- Technology: Tech support, infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, and general IT.
- Product Management: Entry-level and senior product managers, technical product owners, and business analysts.
- Product Design: UI/UX designers, digital product creatives, interaction designers, and creative technologists.
- Data Analytics: Data scientists, business analysts, data engineers, and research analysts.
- Finance & Supply Chain Management: Financial analysts, procurement officers, accounting professionals, and supply chain experts.
This fair gives you direct access to hiring teams and recruiters. If you come prepared — resume in hand, dressed professionally, and mentally ready — you could walk away with interviews lined up or even job offers in the works.
What to Expect at the Career Fair
The Interswitch Career Fair 4.0 isn’t just a job expo — it’s a multi-layered experience designed to leave you better than you came. Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll experience:
1. Career Panels and Keynote Speeches
Some of the most respected leaders in Africa’s tech and business space will be taking the stage to share career insights, success stories, and deep conversations about the future of work in Africa. You’ll hear from:
- Mitchell Elegbe – Group Managing Director/CEO, Interswitch
- Franklin Ali – Group Chief Human Resources Officer, Interswitch
- Oremeyi Akah – Chief Customer Officer, Interswitch
- Dr. Harry Akinola – Executive Director, JP Morgan Chase & Co.
- Kemi Okunsanya – CEO, Hydrogen
- Charles Ifedi – Founder, eBanqo
- Lanre Basamta – Co-Founder, Optimus AI Labs
- Isioma Utomi – CEO, Catalyst Experience Solutions
- Olushola Olaleye – Business Consultant
- Adora Ikwuemesi – CEO, Kendor Consulting
These are not just names; these are people shaping industries and influencing careers. Imagine what you’ll learn by hearing them speak directly.
2. Thought Leadership & Fireside Chats
Beyond speeches, there will be interactive sessions where professionals talk about the evolving talent landscape, the role of AI, the need for re-skilling, how to future-proof your career, and more. You’ll get exposed to real industry knowledge that goes beyond job applications — you’ll understand what the top 1% know.
3. Live Career Stories from Previous Attendees
Previous career fairs have changed lives. Attendees from earlier editions have landed life-changing jobs, started careers they only dreamed of, and grown professionally through the connections they made. Some of them will be sharing their stories, including:
- Kaosarat Aduagba – Associate Product Manager
- Kolade Awaye – Operations Support Analyst
- Olatunji Aisha – Software Engineer
Their stories aren’t for motivation only — they are blueprints for success.
4. Company & Partner Booths
Over a dozen companies will be present at the venue, offering you the chance to explore career opportunities, internships, and collaborations. Interswitch’s partners at the fair include:
- ALX
- Udemy
- PCL
- Plural
- GLSS
Each partner brings a unique set of opportunities — from job placements to free training offers and growth programs.
5. Networking Opportunities
You’ll be meeting professionals, recruiters, HR leaders, and fellow job seekers. This is your chance to shake hands, exchange contacts, and build relationships that could help your career for years to come.
How to Register and What to Do Before the Event
Registration is free, but you must secure your spot in advance through the official registration portal: https://interswitchgroup.com/careerfair. Once you register, make sure you:
- Upload a polished, up-to-date CV.
- Prepare for possible interviews or recruiter interactions.
- Do your research on the companies you want to meet.
- Dress smart. This is a professional event.
- Come early. Seats fill up fast, and you want to maximize your experience.
What Makes This Fair Different?
There are lots of job fairs out there. But Interswitch’s event stands out because it isn’t a one-way event. It’s not just a company advertising open roles — it’s a space built to educate, empower, and hire. The company is serious about developing local talent and providing real access to tech jobs and business careers that matter. Whether you’re looking to grow or just get started, this fair gives you the platform.
Final Thoughts: Don’t Miss This
The Interswitch Career Fair 4.0 is more than an event — it’s a moment. A moment to meet the right people, learn the right lessons, ask the right questions, and possibly walk away with a new job, new network, or new sense of direction.
If you’ve been waiting for that big break, a chance to change the story of your career, or just want to know what’s out there — this is it.
Mark your calendar: Saturday, May 10, 2025. 9 AM. Landmark Event Centre, Lagos.
Click here now to register: https://interswitchgroup.com/careerfair
